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ReviewsRoad Not Taken: The Kotaku Review
Yes, it’s named after the Robert Frost poem. No, it’s not clear why. The lovely new game from development studio Spry Fox is full of mysteries, most of them with gameplay consequences. It’s basically a game about a person who lives in a village, makes friends and then heads out into the wilderness year after…
By Stephen Totilo Published August 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Now THAT’S a death stare
imgur via reddit
By Yannick LeJacq Published August 5, 2014 - Culture
Photo Series Focuses On The Evolution Of Video Game Controllers
Javier Laispur’s “Controllers” photo series looks at the evolution of video game console controllers and handheld devices from 1983 though 2013: You can see many more photos in the series here. Via MMM and TIH You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published August 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Fez Posters
One of two Fez posters by Dan Clarke going on sale August 8: These are unused concepts: Follow Dan at Twitter for updates on availability. You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published August 5, 2014 -
CultureHighlight Reel: Giant Weaponized Shark
We’ve rounded up some of the best highlights from the past few days in the gaming world and put them all in one place for you. Today: summoning a shark to kill your enemies in Battlefield 4, a great clutch from a 3-year-old game, and more! Be sure to check out, like and subscribe the…
By Steve Marinconz Published August 5, 2014 -
UncategorizedIf the Civil War Happened in GTA V
Most of the mini-movies players make inside of Grand Theft Auto V are filled with goofy jokes or amazing stunts. Not this one. This one recreates a little snippet of the American Civil War. And it’s not funny at all. The folks in GTA Online‘s BranberryMuffin crew gathered to tell the tale of three brothers…
By Evan Narcisse Published August 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Deals: Evangelion 3.3, Anker Mouse, Dungeons and Dragons, Hulkamania
Evangelion is arguably both the best anime and the most influential anime ever, and it’s also one of my favorites. You can preorder your copy of Evangelion 3.33 You Can (Not) Redo with its limited edition 54 page artbook for $15 off MSRP today. [Evangelion 3.33] Great timing, as io9 just called it one of…
By Shane Roberts Published August 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Skyrim Nightingale Statue Is Ready To Lurk In Your Desk’s Shadows
This new Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Nightingale statue comes in two flavors: the standard 16″ model, and the limited edition with illuminated base: The base of the exclusive edition features pulsing lights to create the effect of running water beneath his feet: Previously: You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the…
By John Struan Published August 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Artist Sues Pet Toy Company Over Angry Birds Trademark
Years before there was an Angry Birds video game, pet accessory maker Hartz partnered with Seattle artist Juli Adams to release a line of Angry Birds cat toys. A lawsuit filed by Adams this week alleges Hartz unlawfully took her trademarked designs and turned them into a licensing partnership with game developer Rovio that could…
By Mike Fahey Published August 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
The Latest Silly Infinite Crisis Costume Is Track & Field Robin
We’ve seen Mecha Wonder Woman, High School Supergirl, and Lifeguard Aquaman. And now, the latest costume for the free to play Infinite Crisis is Track and Field Robin: Available tomorrow for 650 Crisis Coins. You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published August 5, 2014 -
ReviewsMetrico: The Kotaku Review
Metrico is a frustrating game. That’s mostly meant as a compliment. This is a puzzle game, after all. You’re supposed to pull your hair and swear once in a while. Every puzzle game walks a fine line between the good kind of frustration and the bad kind, however. And when Metrico wavers into the bad…
By Yannick LeJacq Published August 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Revan, Aveline, And Other Custom Action Figures
Toy customizer Whiskeytango’s large collection of completed projects includes Connor Kenway (Assassin’s Creed), Starkiller (Force Unleashed), the Pale Man (Pan’s Labyrinth), and much more: You can see more of his custom figures, and commission your own, here You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs…
By John Struan Published August 5, 2014 -
UncategorizedHere’s The First Trailer For Assassin’s Creed Rogue
Hope you like CGI! Straight outta Ubisoft’s kitchen, here’s the first trailer for Assassin’s Creed Rogue, which is now officially official and will be out on November 11 for last-gen platforms. Rogue, which leaked earlier today, was codenamed Comet earlier this year. It will be one of two Assassin’s Creed games released this fall, and…
By Jason Schreier Published August 5, 2014 -
UncategorizedWhy You Should Care About Wasteland 2
“There was this one moment in Fallout 3, when I came across a prisoner at some raider camp,” I said. “She was still tied up, but all the raiders were gone. Maybe they were dead or something, I don’t know. The game gave me a choice: I could take her supplies and leave her there,…
By Yannick LeJacq Published August 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku‘s reader-run community: The Best Songs from the Last Five Games You Played • Rockmandash Reviews: Fate/Hollow Ataraxia [Visual Novel] & Fate/stay night [Visual Novel] • TAY Explores Comics: Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha TAY Classic—TAY Open Forum—Beginner’s Guide To TAY Follow them here.
By András Neltz Published August 5, 2014 -
UncategorizedThe Three Faces Of Mortal Kombat X Raiden
Is it odd that I’m less excited about the new characters coming in Mortal Kombat X next year than I am having three different versions of my old favorites, each with their own play style? Meet Combo Raiden, Mobility Raiden and Control Raiden. Or Thunder God, Displacer and Storm Lord Raiden, if you want to…
By Mike Fahey Published August 5, 2014 -
UncategorizedDark Souls II‘s Lore Might Be Deeper Than You Think
Sinh, the Slumbering Dragon, the final boss of Dark Souls II‘s Crown of the Sunken King DLC, is one of the series’ most exciting boss battles. It’s a battle that needs something similarly cool as background. Vaati, a Souls veteran, helps us decode the game’s cryptic backstory with a masterfully crafted lore video. Here’s the…
By Gergo Vas Published August 5, 2014 -
UncategorizedEvolve Lets You Hunt Your Friends As A Giant Tentacled Monster
Upcoming game Evolve lets you play as a hunter or giant monster in a sort of next-gen version of Pac-Man. In this lengthy video, the gamer controls a “Kraken” in a game of cat and mouse with a team of hunters. The monster can grow larger and more powerful by eating smaller creatures it finds…
By John Struan Published August 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Very cool, tiny custom LEGO mechs from builder Brian Kescenovitz. They might be minifig-scale, but he was still able to put in so much stuff and make them look so detailed. Just look at those legs. Here’s the pilot of the bigger one: Assault War Doll 2 by Brian Kescenovitz [Flickr, via r/mfz] Dayshot is…
By Gergo Vas Published August 5, 2014